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Jul 9, 2024

Blyth Bebside Bridge Installation

The new pedestrian & cycle bridge to serve the station at Blyth Bebside from Horton Park will be installed over the A189 Spine Road...

Jul 8, 2024

Northern Announce Rail Fares for Northumberland Line

When passenger services return to the Northumberland Line later this summer, there's going to be some great value fares on the line, with...

Jul 5, 2024

Station Construction Presentation for Bedlington on 22nd July

We are holding a public information event for local residents and businesses to find out more upcoming work in Bedlington. The event will...

Jul 4, 2024

Level Crossing Upgrade Works at North Seaton

We will be completing the installation and testing of essential safety equipment at North Seaton Level Crossing (see image below for...

Jul 4, 2024

Level Crossing Upgrade Works at Marcheys House

We will be completing the installation and testing of essential safety equipment at Marcheys House Level Crossing (see image below for...

Jul 4, 2024

Level Crossing Upgrade Works at Bebside

We will be completing the installation and testing of essential safety equipment at Bebside Level Crossing (see Image below for location)...

Jul 3, 2024

Behind The Scenes - Northumberland Park

We've been behind the scenes at Northumberland Park station construction site ahead of the Northumberland Line opening later this summer...

Jul 2, 2024

Update at Bedlington

We've been made aware that the planned overnight tamping works at Bedlington North for Tuesday 2nd July have been cancelled and the level...

Jul 2, 2024

Update at Newsham

We've got a few updates to share with local residents at Newsham, including the opening of the new bridge for the A1061 to cross the...

Jun 28, 2024

Level Crossing Upgrade Works at Plessey Road in Blyth

We will be undertaking works to complete the upgrade of the level crossing on Plessey Road, ahead of the reopening of the line to...

Jun 28, 2024

Level Crossing Upgrade Works at Green Lane in Ashington

We will be completing the installation and testing of essential safety equipment at Green Lane Level Crossing in advance of the...

Jun 28, 2024

June Newsletter

We're getting closer to passenger services returning to the Northumberland Line later this summer and there's a lot of work going on...

Jun 28, 2024

Celebrating Rail Safety Week

Ahead of the Northumberland Line opening later this summer, we've been delivering rail safety presentations to local schools so that...

Jun 27, 2024

Behind The Scenes - Ashington & Bedlington

We've been behind the scenes at Ashington & Bedlington station construction sites ahead of the Northumberland Line opening later this...

Jun 25, 2024

Temporary Off Peak Traffic Lights on South Newsham Road (4th & 5th July)

In order to carry out works to start to construct the new car park for Newsham station, 4-way traffic lights will be in place on Blagdon...

Jun 21, 2024

Pop to it

When the Northumberland Line opens later this summer, there'll be two ways that you can pay for your journeys. If you're travelling on...

Jun 14, 2024

Weekend Works at Kitty Brewster Roundabout (from 22nd June 2024)

We are continuing preparation works to install a foot and cycle bridge across the A189 to access to the new Station at Bebside. We will...

Jun 12, 2024

Overnight Works at Newsham Level Crossing (Mon 17 June 2024)

We will be partially dismantling the level crossing barriers at South Newsham level crossing from 9pm on Monday 17 June to 2am on Tuesday...

Jun 4, 2024

Distracted ? You've Crossed The Line

Our colleagues at Network Rail have launched a new level crossing safety campaign this week and we're sharing the information to help to...

May 31, 2024

Northumberland Line "Event"

We're aware of an "event" created on Facebook claiming the Northumberland Line and Newsham Station is opening on Sunday, June 2nd. While...

9 hours ago

Overnight Slip Road Closure on A189 at Kitty Brewster Roundabout

The Southbound entry slip on the A189 at Kitty Brewster roundabout will be closed overnight on Thursday 9 January 2025 and Friday 10...

Dec 20, 2024

Newsham - West Roundabout works in January 2025

In early 2025, works will continue to align the road for the new west roundabout,. This work will be completed in phases and will last...

Dec 20, 2024

Buying a ticket on the Northumberland Line

It's really easy to buy a ticket for the Northumberland Line. We'd recommend buying your ticket in advance from the Northern website or...